Noise
/ˈnɔɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Unwanted or disturbing sound that interferes with the use or enjoyment of property, often addressed in nuisance or environmental law.
The factory was sued for producing excessive noise that disrupted the neighborhood.
- (n.) Irrelevant or extraneous data that interferes with the clarity of information, particularly in evidentiary contexts.
The court excluded the document because it contained too much noise obscuring relevant facts.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether 'noise' refers to physical disturbance or informational interference to avoid ambiguity.
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